Whighams Wine Cellars was opened in August 1983, on the site of early 19th century cellars, in the basement of a private residence in Charlotte Square, situated in Edinburgh's city’s Georgian New Town.
Nicholas Henderson, as the founder of Whigham's, has been, and remains to this day, the inspiration behind this unique wine bar. As Whigham's has grown and developed over its twenty five year history, Nicholas's central vision has remained unchanged; that of providing exceptional service to customers who are always made to feel welcome. He continues to lead an enthusiastic team of dedicated bar staff professionals.
Customers return to Whigham's, again and again, and not only to enjoy the finest wines and fresh food menus. The Whigham's experience combines atmosphere, service and quality, offering an enticing variety of wines to complement your individual tastes.
Whigham's wine cellars, through its unique design offers a choice of settings, from intimate cellar snugs to more spacious open areas, marrying old world and contemporary styles. You'll find all you imagined, and more, at Whigham's.
Whighams Wine Cellars was opened in August 1983, on the site of early 19th century cellars, in the basement of a private residence in Charlotte Square, situated in Edinburgh's city’s Georgian New Town.
Over the past 30 years, Whighams has grown to become a leading wine bar and restaurant in Scotland's capital city - regularly winning awards, and frequented by local city dwellers as well as visitors from all over the world.
Wines, champagnes and real ales are served in authentic and relaxing surroundings. With over 150 seats, it is possible to enjoy a meal or snack at any time of day or evening, choosing from menus which are freshly prepared in our kitchens by our experienced team of chefs. Fresh produce from land and sea are sourced daily and seafood is our speciality.
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For New Year’s Eve 2023, we were a party of seven who had traveled quite some distance to be together: two from Sweden, two from Switzerland, one from Paraguay, and ourselves from the U.S. We were all able to meet in Edinburgh for just 36 hours, and our experience with Whighams made our visit an absolute delight. The restaurant offered a five-course meal with wine pairings. Every dish was delicious, and we enjoyed the wine pairings very much. We were especially appreciative of the fact that they did not have a second seating. It was an act of generosity to have one seating, at a leisurely pace, with the option to stay until midnight (which we very nearly did). We truly appreciated the warm and friendly service, the cozy atmosphere, the amazing food, and the gift of time to ring in the new year with dear friends from far away. Highly recommended!
Very good kitchen, nice ambiente
Good food and wine list. We visited on a Sunday and there was excellent live jazz!
This came as a complete surprise!! It's a bar right??..great people, great wine & beer... fantastic music.and OMG great food too?? That's a score 💯 Be sure to try the cod and the hummus with caramelized onions. and ...sticky toffee pudding is ridiculous!!!! Hats of to the chef and staff🧑🍳.
A nice and lively bar right in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, just steps from Princes Street! Descending from street level, you’ll find yourself in this unusual yet elegant bar, with neat little subterranean niches to one side, and the main bar opening up to the right. The niches are great for a more private drink, with padded semicircular seating and table in the centre. Anyone over about 5ft 6in tall we want to be aware that the entry is low, so mind your head on! A nice selection of beers and other beverages are on offer, along with a nice food menu to sate your hunger.
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